Let’s be frank here, Jordan is not the uptight teetotaler place that the stereotype of a country in the Middle East may lead you to believe. And if there is one thing that Amman does right, it’s the food and drink scene. I’ve written my fair share about where to go to eat in Amman, now … More Drunk Amman – Where To Go Out For Beer, Spirits & More
I love holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Even if it’s pegged as just a commercial holiday, designed to make couples shell out the cash on chocolates, flowers, and jewelry, it doesn’t have to be that way. I agree you shouldn’t only express your love for your significant other on the 14th of February, you … More Where to Go in Amman for a Romantic Dinner on Valentine’s Day – 2018 Edition
Being from the US, I remember in college Ultimate Frisbee was the cool thing to do. Guys and girls would grab their sweatbands and wear obnoxiously bright workout gear just to make things a little bit more vibrant. I’ve played a few times and it’s a lot of fun, but I was surprised to see … More Join the Ultimate Frisbee Team in Amman
Amman is (maybe surprisingly) an active city. It’s full of gyms and fitness centers that give expats and locals a range of options when it comes to finding the right place to get in shape. But some people would prefer to jog outside or play sports with friends instead of lifting weights or running on … More Take Your Workout Outside – Exploring Sports City
If you’re an expat new to Amman or have lived there a while and looking to break out of your circle and meet other expats, then you should definitely consider joining InterNations. InterNations is a worldwide online community with the intention to help expats connect with other expats. Expats in the Middle East Living in the … More Meet Other Expats in Amman – InterNations
Personally speaking, anything that involves dancing is definitely not my thing, even though secretly I wish it was. That way, when I was visiting Cuba I would’ve even tried to join a night out of dancing, but no, I passed on even that cultural experience! Saying that, this post is for those who are abhorred … More Dance Salsa in Amman – Clubs, Classes & Academies
Looking for your best options to bring in 2018 with a party? Here are all of the options for the 18+ crowd for NYE 2017 in Amman. Prices range from 35 JD to 120 JD and all tickets must be booked ahead of time. Enjoy! New Year’s Eve @ Champions Marriot Where: Champions Sports Bar … More The Ultimate List of New Year’s Eve Parties in Amman
A few days ago a traveling chef from Switzerland contacted me to see if there are any vegetarian cooking classes or workshops that he could join in Amman. To be honest, I’m not really into cooking, (unless you count chopping cucumbers and tomatoes to dip into store-bought hummus) so I haven’t tried any culinary experiences … More Vegetarian-Friendly Cooking Classes & Workshops in Amman
If you have a special occasion coming up and need to go shopping for a piece of jewelry, whether it be silver, gold or a precious stone, then you need to head over to Um Uthaina neighborhood. Head directly to Shatt Al Arab Street (map) and you can find a plethora of high-end jewelry shoppes. … More Where to go to buy silver, gold & diamond jewelry in Amman
When it comes to booking a taxi in Amman (or in Jordan), then you have 2 mobile application-based options – Careem & Uber. To be honest, I don’t notice much difference between the 2 apps, and haven’t had a bad experience with either, so I usually just book the one with the cheapest fare/best availability … More Careem & Uber – Taxi Apps in Amman
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